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3rd Payment
Transfer Amount
48200 KES ($468 USD)
access_time over 7 years ago
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What did you spend your third transfer on?
I spent my third transfer in buying 3 cows which I later sold when my son had an accident. I took him for treatment but unfortunately he passed on.
How is your life different than it would have been if you never received the transfer?
I am better off now because I have donkeys that use to supply water across the village. I did not have any source of income before.
In your opinion, what does GiveDirectly do well, and what does it not do well?
GiveDirectly should send recipients money on a monthly basis because poverty level is high and sources of income are minimal.
2nd Payment
Transfer Amount
50000 KES ($491 USD)
access_time almost 8 years ago
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What did you spend your second transfer on?
I spent my second transfer to buy a bull for 25,000 KES that I will fasten to a hand drawn plough to help me in clearing my farm for the planting season. I also bought a cow for 20,000 KES to add to the one I already had that will give me milk to sell and consume, then I spent the rest of the transfer to buy food and clothes for my children since they had few clothes.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
The biggest difference in my daily life is that my farming expenses have been considerably reduced since I do not have to hire a bull to use in ploughing and the cow I bought is giving me milk to sell and consume which has given me extra income to use in meeting my daily needs.
Initial Payment
Transfer Amount
10000 KES ($99 USD)
access_time 8 years ago
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What did you spend your first transfer on?
l spent my first to buy 3 goats at 7500 KES
What are you planning to spend your upcoming transfer on?
l am planning to buy 2 cow-bulls for farming because l always have difficult time to work in the farm.
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access_time over 8 years ago
What are you planning to spend your transfer on?
I am planning to use the first portion to buy two dairy cows that will supply me with enough milk for consumption and for sale.I will spend the remaining amount towards sugarcane farming because it is a good investment opportunity.
What is the achievement you are proudest of?
The achievement I am proudest of is that I own my home and I can do any kind of development I want anytime.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
The biggest hardship I have ever faced is how to ensure that my children go to school without being sent away and also how to ensure they get their basic needs.
What is the happiest part of your day?
The happiest part of my day is in the evening when I return home with enough food that I can share with my family.
